All bowls are not created equal when it comes to timing. Middle Tennessee's Rick Stockstill and other coaches say bowls played before Christmas can adversely impact practice, player development and recruiting. But it's better than staying home.  

Kentucky's John Wall has left no doubt that he is the top freshman in the country so far this season. This week he has made his way to the No. 1 point guard spot in the Rivals.com College Basketball Power Rankings. What's next? Player of the year?  

It wasn't long ago when Arizona's Mike Stoops was on the hot seat. Now, he's coaching one of the fastest-rising programs in the Pac-10. Rivals.com's Tom Dienhart sat down with Stoops to get his thoughts on not only his team but the Pac-10, whether it gets the respect it ...